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Mother’s Day is here again and, yes, we’re still in a pandemic. Keep those handmade cards, bouquets or breakfasts in bed coming, but up your game in celebration of brighter days with a store-bought gift.

From towering hat designs festooned with ribbons to delicate fascinators, the modern taste for the Derby’s trademark accessory has spawned contests at parties, and given business a boost for milliners.

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Tuesday it is giving away 250,000 burritos to health care workers and inviting people to thank medical professionals in their community through a virtual thank you wall on the Newport Beach-based restaurant chain’s website.

In an effort to help their audience of at-home cooks be more environmentally friendly, digital magazine Epicurious will no longer share recipes made with beef.

Pepsi is leaning into the nostalgia trend and revisiting one of its hits from the early aughts: Pepsi Blue.

In honor of the big day honoring the planet on which we live, certain national food brands, cafes and shops are dishing up the discounts for fellow Earth dwellers. Some are on a mission to manufacture sustainable products while others just want to give the gift of free food.

The pandemic has drawn a lot of people outdoors and interest in nature is running high, from birding to gardening.

Despite thousands of years of humans working the soil, there are still things to learn.

McDonald’s announced Monday that Korean pop sensation BTS will be the inspiration behind its next celebrity collaboration meal.

Don’t tell the Colonel, but this coleslaw is a dead ringer for KFC’s version.

The makers of Busch Beer are looking for a paw-fessional beer taster for its line of canine brew.

If you’re someone who appreciates the phrase “I put ketchup on my ketchup,” you’ll be interested (and perhaps slightly horrified) to hear about the latest supply chain shortage to hit the country.

The latest crop of Easter candies are sweet, sour and some are even a little strange.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering customers an unusual promotion for National Burrito Day on April 1.

Orchid flowers can last for weeks. Once the flowers die, it’s tempting to toss the plant. But you can get that $10 orchid to bloom again. Just be patient. It might take a year. The main tip for growing orchids is not to overwater them.

Researchers in Bordeaux are carefully studying a dozen bottles of French wine that returned to Earth after a stay aboard the International Space Station

Organizers of Florence’s pecan festival say the event will return this year with a new name.

Post Consumer Brands announced Wednesday that the pandemic-causing production issues that plagued the company earlier this year has been resolved and Grape-Nuts are back to shipping at full capacity to stores nationwide.

We’re feeling pretty lucky about these great deals on Wednesday, March 17!

People looking to score a unique outdoor dining option during the pandemic can now make a run to the home of the Seattle Seahawks.

Don Draper can be found by the restaurant’s bar, naturally, while Michael Strahan, Jimmy Fallon, Al Roker and Audrey Hepburn are seated at tables that have to remain empty under New York’s coronavirus restrictions

“So far, I’ve heard every single time someone made it, they loved it,” said the Redditor who shared the super simple recipe

Yes, there will be muddy puddles.

The Barefoot Contessa’s peanut butter and jelly sandwich requires very specific ingredients — and they’re all store-bought!

Whether you live a warm climate or have been braving the polar vortex like much of the U.S., there’s nothing like this summery, sweet and sour cocktail to spice up your life. The holiday officially falls on Feb. 22, but we won’t tell if you decide to whip up your own fiesta in a glass any day of the...

Little lights you can place anywhere, candles can make a room feel cozy and welcoming.

Coca-Cola With Coffee is now available in the U.S.

The feature is being tested on some popular videos.

National Pancake Day at IHOP has been cancelled due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get some free pancakes.

Coming soon to a selected retailer near you: a vegan version of the iconic KitKat candy bar

After a thorough taste test, there’s a clear winner this year.

The fast-food chain is offering “Sandwich Insurance” on launch day to anyone who doesn’t like it.

It might not have seemed likely early in the pandemic, but the 55th Super Bowl Sunday is upon us

Chef Vivian Aronson said she’s cooked everything from cakes to chicken wings in her rice cooker.

Many Americans appear to be united on their love for dip, but vary on type from state-to-state

Last week, a lawsuit accused Subway of using fake fish in its tuna subs. Now, the popular chain is offering a deal on the menu item so customers can try it for themselves and (hopefully) discover that the restaurant’s tuna is the real deal.

Thinking about Monday and the start of the work week can be dreadful, but Dunkin’ has a plan to perk up coffee drinkers with a new promotion called “Free Coffee Mondays.”

A new lawsuit filed against a popular sandwich chain gives new meaning to the term “mystery meat.”

McDonald’s is bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

Frozen foods like mozzarella sticks, fries, chicken nuggets and vegetables are transformed in the air fryer.

These ethereal tea bombs are very therapeutic to watch, melting and dispersing their flowers and leaves.

The cookie brand is bringing all the sprinkles for spring.

Back in the day, this ice cream cake was the epitome of sophistication.

Pepsi seemed pretty wild when it introduced a flavor inspired by Apple Pie, just in time for the holidays — but its latest innovation might be even more cuckoo … for cocoa.

Tropicana orange juice is under fire after a cheeky ad campaign that suggested parents stash the ingredients for a mimosa in fridges around the house to take a break. The ad was found to be offensive by many social media users, including a sobriety group.

Starbucks is temporarily suspending its popular “Happy Hour” promotion due to the rise of coronavirus cases in the United States.

BabyNames.com has released its top baby names for 2020, and Dylan Dreyer has bragging rights.

Is there a cookie crisis on the horizon? Not quite, but Pepperidge Farm is warning customers that some of its popular cookie varieties might be in short supply this holiday season.

The holidays are a time for giving — and that spirit was in full effect at a Dairy Queen in Brainerd, Minnesota, where more than 900 customers participated in a “pay it forward” chain.

Starbucks is rolling out oat milk across the country.

The Margherita is the undisputed heavyweight champion of pizza.

Starbucks is giving thanks to first responders and health care workers on the front lines of the fight against the spread of COVID-19 with a free cup of coffee.

Want to make sure your holiday cards and gifts arrive in time for Christmas? Save these dates, and keep in mind there may be extra surcharges for rush delivery during the holiday season.

Holiday dinner spreads can carry many potential risks for your pets. Here are the foods that should never be fed as scraps

Brittany Kinley never imagined that the kindergarten pictures she could not wait to see would become a viral sensation all because she didn’t want a certain selection on the order form.

Food experts say Americans nervous about making their first Thanksgiving meals can follow a few basic tips to avoid disaster.

Each of the 10 adorable toys highlights a different Walt Disney World attraction and fan-favorite Disney character.

McDonald’s menus across the nation could begin introducing a plant-based burger beginning as early as 2021, the company announced this week.

Frito-Lay, which owns Cheetos, announced the limited-edition, “Bon-appe-Cheetos: A Holiday Cookbook by Chester and Friends,” on Thursday.

NBC is bringing to life a beloved Christmas tale this holiday season.

While we’ve been compiling gift guides for nearly every kind of person that might be on your list this year, this guide is full of items with a special seal of approval. Oprah’s Favorite Things 2020 have finally been announced, and it is one of her best curations yet.

Neiman Marcus has unveiled their annual Christmas Book of fantasy gifts for the 2020 holiday season.

We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year

Starbucks red cups are the unofficial launch of the holiday season. This year the chain released four cup designs.

McDonald’s announced Friday the McRib will return to menus across the country this December for the first time since 2012.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is gone but far from forgotten.

The pandemic has proven there’s no shortage of games to keep families, couples and kids amused.

The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the Broadway community took the first steps to celebrate a pandemic-shortened season that upended the theater world

McDonald’s is adding baked goods to its permanent menu for the first time in more than eight years as the fast-food giant tries to revive its breakfast sales.

The Anaheim theme parks remain closed (while Downtown Disney District is open), but fans can peruse some seasonal tips and holiday fun.

So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many.

Dunkin’ and DoorDash have tastily teamed up on a limited-time delivery deal.

Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus

The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 toys that are up for induction later this year

Seattle-based novelty store Archie McPhee, which has already raised eyebrows for peddling candy canes flavored like kale and mac and cheese, is now offering ketchup candy canes to get condiment lovers into the holiday spirit.

Are you looking for something different to grill this weekend? Anna Rossi is sharing her family’s favorite grill recipes.

Burger King on Thursday revealed two new restaurant designs that offer a totally “touchless” experience, along with solar panels, conveyor belts that deliver orders to customers and outdoor seating.

Mexico City’s famous “floating gardens” of Xochimilco have reopened to visitors after a five-month lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic.

Food trucks have long been seen as an urban treasure but are now being saved by the suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Airbnb announced Thursday a global ban on all parties and events at its listings for health reasons.

Hearts of Palm Ceviche Ingredients  ½ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup canned coconut cream ½ cup cilantro stems (zero-waste) ½ cup (loose) celery leafs 2 tbsp passion fruit pulp 2 cloves of garlic 1 tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp coarse sea salt + more to taste  ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper + more to taste 1 14-oz…